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The FIA have confirmed engine changes for both McLaren F1 stars Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The FIA confirmed engine changes for McLaren F1’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the Belgian Grand Prix, alongside Lance Stroll from Aston Martin.
These drivers, powered by Mercedes, have been dominant in the 2025 season, claiming nine victories collectively.
All three will receive new internal combustion engines, turbochargers, MGU-H, and MGU-K components for the races at Spa.
Carlos Sainz of Williams will also make the same changes without penalty, as each driver is within the allowable three changes per season.
The modifications align with FIA rules, ensuring no penalties for McLaren or their competitors.
Piastri will additionally replace elements from his energy store and control electronics, a practice also seen in other teams like Sauber.
McLaren’s engine adjustments aim to optimize power for the long straights at Spa and address concerns over Mercedes’ power unit reliability in the 2025 season.
